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Samsung Premiere 9 — Tri-laser UST
Samsung

Samsung Premiere 9

Tri-laser UST

92
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
Samsung Premiere 9 wins by 4
BenQ X3100i — 4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming
BenQ

BenQ X3100i

4LED · 4K · 240Hz gaming

88
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

Samsung Premiere 9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Premiere 9 lands at 92 and BenQ X3100i at 88. That puts Samsung Premiere 9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung Premiere 9 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

Pick BenQ X3100i if…

  • ✓Low input lag for projectors
  • ✓240Hz at 1080p
  • ✓True 4K DLP
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Color

Tie

Compared on the color sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Samsung Premiere 9

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung Premiere 9 leads on features (90 vs 88).

Motion

BenQ X3100i

Compared on the motion sub-score

BenQ X3100i leads on motion (94 vs 82).

Value for money

BenQ X3100i

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ X3100i more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $5,999).

Samsung Premiere 9 92
vs
88 BenQ X3100i

Score breakdown

Samsung Premiere 9
92
brightness 92
color 90
motion 82
features 90
BenQ X3100i
88
brightness 82
color 90
motion 94
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Premiere 9 versus BenQ X3100i — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Premiere 9 BenQ X3100i
Type
Tri-laser UST
4LED DLP
Brightness
—
3300 ANSI lumens
Resolution
—
4K
Gaming
—
4K/60 + 1080p/240

Samsung Premiere 9

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • −Room conditions matter enormously
  • −Fan noise under brightness
  • −Smart platform varies

BenQ X3100i

Pros
  • +Low input lag for projectors
  • +240Hz at 1080p
  • +True 4K DLP
Cons
  • −Not bright enough for day
  • −Fan noise in boost
  • −Soundbar recommended

FAQ: Samsung Premiere 9 vs BenQ X3100i

Which is better, Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i? +

Samsung Premiere 9 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung Premiere 9 worth the price? +

At $5,999, Samsung Premiere 9 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in brightness.

Is BenQ X3100i worth the price? +

At $2,999, BenQ X3100i delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in motion.

Does Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i? +

Samsung Premiere 9 — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for motion, Samsung Premiere 9 or BenQ X3100i? +

BenQ X3100i — leads on motion (94 vs 82). Compared on the motion sub-score.